At last, someone who takes time to read the museum labels instead of taking selfies inside the museum. He is actually taking photos of each label of the paintings. Displayed on the gallery wall are works by Jose Joya.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
Month: December 2016
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The Philippines celebrates every 30 December the martyrdom of Jose Rizal, considered to have inspired the revolution of other nationalists. Rizal is a man of capabilities, including being a sculptor. Here is the terracotta figure La venganza de la madre (The Mother’s Revenge, 1894) which he made while in exile in Dapitan town.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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Apolinario Mabini (Liesl Batucan) never saw a free and independent Philippines. If he were alive today, he would have disdained the apathetic citizenry and the dillydallying politicians. This scene was from the musical Mabining Mandirigma staged by Tanghalang Pilipino.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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The walled city of Intramuros is both a tourist attraction and a residential area. Guests of this Spanish-era Manila can meet residents, like this one clad in boxers, as part of the historic vibe.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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This is a depiction of Raja Sulayman, one of the last rulers of the Manila which later succummed to Spanish rule. The monument is the work of the prolific sculptor Eduardo Castrillo and has a dedicated plaza to where it stands.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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Pork senbei and dry curry rice are a perfect pair.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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Ice breaker: workers cut ice blocks and deliver them to the fish market.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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Who says carabao power is obsolete? And look at the clear water.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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Playing with fire: In the provinces, the practice of burning twigs, leaves, and small garbage at dusk is common. This probably falls on the question of following “tradition” over a national environmental policy.
Photo I.R. Arenas
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Rashidin (Kalil Almonte) and Jamila (Natasha Tañada) fulfill their intimacy as man and wife in Tanghalang Ateneo’s Sintang Dalisay (director: Ricky Abad).
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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Living in this world is a series of moving ups and downs. Whichever staircase you take, you’ll reach a landing anyway.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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El Nido, meaning “nest”, lives to its name. It is indeed not only where balinsasayaw birds keep their nests but also where people in search of nature and recreation can flock to de-stress. But how long can tourism and the locals maintain such harmony?
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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